If you can buy from a reliable turn key provider with great reputation for THE SAME or CHEAPER THAN you can buy it, renovate it and place the tenant yourself, then it may be a great route.We have excellent financing sources and other vendors that might be really helpful for you too.Welcome to Bigger Pockets, and Happy Networking.

Dear all, I need money to start investing, and the only source of cash is my IRA.

The advertisements here have been pretty sporadic, I think because only three of the thirty-one routes will impact us.That said, I have seen no action from our HOA, but we are also in a transitional phase given the age of the neighborhood.It's probably about time to grass roots it... but I have no experience in this area, so going to have to lean on the experience of others.

If it is truly a great deal, I would think there would be a private money source out there. 

Just like a screening a tenant...contacting their previous landlords (often the current landlord isn't the best source) to see what issues there may have been.  

What to do depends on many variables such as other sources of income, retirement goals and overall future plans.IN GENERAL, you'll want to look into the benefits of an S-Corp and see if that structure is right for you.  

Ahmad, Is real estate currently your only source of income?  

Look for similar properties currently for rent in the area and contact the landlords.They can be your best source for cash buyers if they are multiple property owners looking to expand.Also go down to the courthouse and attend the foreclosure auctions to meet cash buyers buying homes on a weekly basis for rehab and resale.Walk up to them with your business cards and your 3 properties info and ask what type of properties they buy on a regular basis and ask them for their card in return.

I'm hoping that one day I can strategically make my cash flow in such a way that student loans and job security are no longer a source of stress. 

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